Spring Break Part 1 - Zion's Canyon

Over spring break we went down to St. George to visit Norm's parent who recently moved there. While we were there we went to Zion's Canyon. It was beautiful, I had never been before. We went on a couple hikes and took lots of pictures of the amazing scenery. I'd love to go back because one day was not enough time there. Aleeya was full of energy and was running up and down the trail exploring as we were hiking. Haylee was having a bit of asthma and we decided she better stay in the stroller, luckily the trail was paved. Norm's parents and his brother Nate and his wife Heather went with us. The weather was perfect and we had a great time.

Easton will be as big as Haylee before long. She weighs 33 lbs. and at 2 1/2 months he is a hefty 15 lbs. He is so cute and chubby, I'm excited for warmer weather so we can show off his leg and arm rolls.

Playing baseball at the park in St. George, she is so stylish with those red glasses.

Daddy & Easton

Norm usually has to be to work around 4 in the morning so he is pretty tired in the afternoon when he gets home. When he gets home he takes Easton and it's not unusual to find the two of them in the recliner taking a little nap. It's so cute!

Easton at 3 weeks

Here's some pictures of Easton with Aleeya and Haylee who just can't get enough of him. I thought that there might be some jealousy issues, especially with Haylee who has been our baby for almost 5 years, but the girls have nothing but love for Easton. They are so concerned about him and check on him whenever he makes a sound. Aleeya loves to hold him and talk to him. Haylee holds him and strokes his head, she's fascinated by him, and loves to help me give him baths. It is wonderful having little Easton here, he brings such happiness to our family.

Easton Lee Parker

I was induced on the morning of the 11th & Easton was born at 1:37 pm. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. & was 19 inches long. He had gotten some fluid in his lungs & had to spend a few hours in the nicu, but they got him suctioned out and breathing good really quickly. He's a tough little guy, he didn't cry a whole lot while they were poking him & sticking tubes in him. I was glad when they finally brought him to me & I got to hold him for the first time. He's absolutely perfect & so cute. We are so blessed to have him as part of our family. The girls are just in love with him & want to help with everything. We are glad to be home & I'm feeling pretty good, just enjoying our sweet little boy!

About to pop with 3 weeks to go

Aleeya & Haylee (notice the Princess Leia buns -

we sort of have a StarWars obsession at our house right now)

I love January....

I have never been so excited for January before, but this year I couldn't wait to take the tree down, undecorate, and just get on with the new year. Of course it all has to do with the fact that I am anxious for this baby to come. Christmas was nice, the kids had a fun time and we had a fairly good excuse for skipping a few family parties and staying home. It was nice to just relax and do nothing but eat and play Lego Star Wars, Norm's, I mean the kids new game. Amazingly I didn't gain any weight from all that eating. So life got back to the normal schedule when school started again. Most of the month has been spent finishing up all my little organizing projects and getting things ready for the baby. Haylee loves the baby clothes and just thinks everything is so cute. Aleeya has been a little more sensitive to the fact that I'm not feeling all that great and tries to take care of me. They are both sweet little girls who will have so much fun with a baby brother. We are excited to have a new addition to our family after almost 5 years. It will definitely change things as we aren't used to dealing with diapers or being up all night anymore. I'm just hoping that things go well and that maybe he decides to be born a week or so early, but at least sometime in the next 3 weeks or I may loose my mind.....